Separation; breaking off (13)

I believe the answer is:

disengagement

(Other definitions for disengagement that I've seen before include "lack of interest?" , "A separating, releasing" , "Mutual withdrawal" , "Retreat" .)

I've seen this clue in The Telegraph.

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